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What are the quick recipes for dinner?

Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen, slaving away over a hot stove, only to end up with a mediocre meal? Do you wish you had more time to focus on the things you love, rather than being stuck in the kitchen all evening? Look no further! In this article, we’ll explore some quick dinner recipes that are not only delicious but also time-saving, perfect for busy individuals and families on the go.

Recipe 1: One-Pot Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound pasta of your choice
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with tomato sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Recipe 2: Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, cilantro
Instructions:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Assemble fajitas by placing chicken and vegetable mixture onto tortillas and adding desired toppings.

Recipe 3: Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:
  • 4 salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Toss sweet potato, carrot, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a separate baking sheet.
  7. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
  8. Serve salmon with roasted vegetables and enjoy!

Recipe 4: Quesadillas

Ingredients:
  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack work well)
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/2 cup sautéed onions and bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro
Instructions:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with cheese, chicken, and vegetables.
  3. Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
  4. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until crispy.
  5. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
  6. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Recipe 5: Stir-fried noodles with Vegetables

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup cooked noodles (rice noodles or soba work well)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onions)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup cooked chicken or tofu for added protein

Recipe 5: Stir-fried noodles with Vegetables (continued)

  1. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add cooked noodles to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until well combined with vegetables.
  4. Add soy sauce to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional minute.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. If using, add cooked chicken or tofu to the skillet and stir-fry until well combined.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe 6: Omelette with Mushrooms and Spinach

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions:
  1. In a small bowl, beat eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  5. Pour eggs over the mushroom and spinach mixture in the skillet.
  6. Cook until eggs are set, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until eggs are cooked through.
  8. If using, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and fold omelette in half.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe 7: Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as cherry tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
  3. Brush with olive oil and season with lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Grill for 10-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe 8: Lentil Soup

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and thyme to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe 9: Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers (such as red, yellow, and green)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers onto skewers.
  3. Brush with olive oil and season with soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Grill for 10-12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and pineapple is caramelized.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe 10: Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together spinach, feta cheese, and garlic.
  3. Lay chicken breasts flat and make a horizontal incision in each breast to create a pocket.
  4. Stuff each breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and spinach is heated through.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe 11: Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients:
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup caramelized onions (see note)
  • 2 cups mixed roasted vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out puff pastry and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread goat cheese and caramelized onions over the center of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  4. Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Fold edges of pastry up over the filling and press gently to seal.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and filling is heated through.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!
Note: To caramelize onions, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 large onion, thinly sliced, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark golden brown and caramelized.

Recipe 12: Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add black beans to the pan and stir to combine.
  4. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black bean mixture, and diced avocado.
  5. Squeeze lime juice over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!
These quick recipes for dinner are perfect for busy individuals and families on-the-go. With ingredients that are easily accessible and instructions that are simple to follow, you’ll be enjoying a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. Whether you’re in the mood for pasta, chicken, fish, or something vegetarian, there’s a recipe here to suit your taste buds. So why wait? Get cooking and enjoy!
Wade
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